Raising the dead: how AI is allowing people to hear from lost loved ones again

Advances in artificial intelligence technology have allowed a Holocaust campaigner's son to create a conversational AI video of his deceased mother, enabling her to answer questions from loved ones at her own funeral. The technology, developed by StoryFile, records participants' answers about their lives and creates an interactive video that can respond to questions as if having a normal conversation, preserving personal stories for future generations. While some see the technology as a way to cope with grief and preserve memories, others express concerns about potential ethical and emotional implications.

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